Tracy explains the new federal law that prohibits airlines from making passengers wait on the tarmac for longer than 3 hours.
Tracy explains how consumers can use GasBuddy.com to save money at the pump.
Google Inc. is planning to introduce Android-based television software to developers at an event in May, according to people familiar with the matter. The technology—designed to open set-top boxes, TVs and other devices to more content from the Internet—is attracting interest from partners that include Sony Corp., Intel Corp. and Logitech International SA, which are [...]
Retail giant Wal-Mart is set to open more “mini” stores stocked with cut-priced groceries and core items to lure customers away from no-frills grocery chains. The strategy is a marked change for the U.S.’s largest retailer, who for many years concentrated on opening giant Supercenters in suburban and rural areas. Wal-Mart isn’t releasing the details, [...]
Some states have already slapped taxes on blueberries, illegal drugs and fur clothing. But as budget shortfalls grow, state legislators are looking for even more creative ways to earn revenue. Your next trip to the barber could trim a little more than usual from your paycheck, depending on where you live. In an attempt to [...]
Updated and adapted from the book “1,001 Things They Won’t Tell You: An Insider’s Guide to Spending, Saving, and Living Wisely,” by Jonathan Dahl and the editors of SmartMoney 1. “Welcome to our crowded plane.” Just because you show up at the airport with a ticket reservation doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll end up on your [...]
The Cheap Chica looks back on the many ways she has helped save viewers money over the past year. She teamed up with the Coupon Diva to give consumers tips on how to save money using coupons.
Tracy interviews Odette Vega about the impact Survive and Thrive has had on her finances.
Spending money wisely, from home repair to shopping
